2017 Political Quiz

Answer the following questions to see how your beliefs match each political party.

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What are your beliefs on transportation issues?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Yes

No

No, and we should reduce current spending

No, we have more important issues that need funding

No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

No, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Yes, and provide more free public transportation

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What are your beliefs on healthcare issues?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? Learn more?

Single-payer healthcare is a system where every citizen pays the government to provide core healthcare services for all residents. Under this system the government may provide the care themselves or pay a private healthcare provider to do so. In a single-payer system all residents receive healthcare regardless of age, income or health status. Countries with single-payer healthcare systems include the U.K., Canada, Taiwan, Israel, France, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, this system is too expensive

No, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Yes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

Yes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

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Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services? Learn more?

Privatisation is the process of transferring governmental control and ownership of a service or industry to a privately owned business. See public opinion

More

Less

More, and end government subsidies

More, and privatize the entire healthcare industry

I am satisfied with the current system

Less, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry

Less, and provide more government funding

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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Yes

No

No, incentivise private companies to address this issue instead

Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Yes, but only increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? Learn more?

In 2018, officials in the U.S. city of Philadelphia city proposed opening a “safe haven” in an effort to combat the city's heroin epidemic. In 2016 64,070 people died in the U.S. from drug overdoses - a 21% increase from 2015. 3/4 of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. are caused by the opioid class of drugs which includes prescription painkillers, heroin and fentanyl. To combat the epidemic cities including Vancouver, BC and Sydney, AUS opened safe havens where addicts can inject drugs under the supervision of medical professionals. The safe havens reduce the overdose death rate by insuring the addicted patients are given drugs that are not contaminated or poisoned. Since 2001 5,900 people have overdosed at a safe haven in Sydney, Australia but no one has died. Proponents argue that the safe havens are the only proven solution to lower the overdose fatality rate and prevent the spread of diseases like HIV-AIDS. Opponents argue that safe havens may encourage illegal drug use and re-direct funding from traditional treatment centers. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

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Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana? Learn more?

U.S. law currently bans the sale and possession of all forms of marijuana. in 2014 Colorado and Washington will become the first states to legalise and regulate marijuana contrary to federal laws. See public opinion

What are your beliefs on science issues?

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? Learn more?

In January 2014, 102 measles cases linked to an outbreak at Disneyland were reported in 14 states. The outbreak alarmed the CDC, which declared the disease eliminated in the U.S. in the year 2000. Many health officials have tied the outbreak to the rising number of unvaccinated children under the age of 12. Proponents of a mandate argue that vaccines are necessary in order to insure herd immunity against preventable diseases. Herd immunity protects people who are unable to get vaccines due to their age or health condition. Opponents of a mandate believe the government should not be able to decide which vaccines their children should receive. Some opponents also believe there is a link between vaccinations and autism and vaccinating their children will have destructive consequences on their early childhood development. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Yes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Yes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

No, but hold parents criminally liable for transferring deadly diseases to other children

No, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

No, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy? Learn more?

Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power station. Since plans for a nuclear power plant at Carnsore Point in County Wexford were dropped in the 1970s, nuclear power in Ireland has been off the agenda. Ireland gets about 60% of its energy from gas, 15% from renewable and the remainder from coal and peat. Proponents argue that nuclear energy is now safe and emits much less carbon emissions than coal plants. Opponents argue that recent nuclear disasters in Japan prove that nuclear power is far from safe. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, but with public subsidy

Yes, and nationalise the industry

Yes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Yes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

No, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

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What are your beliefs on economic issues?

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich? Learn more?

Australia currently has a progressive tax system whereby high income earners pay a higher percentage of tax than low income tax. A more progressive income tax system has been proposed as a tool towards reducing wealth inequality. See public opinion

Yes

No

Reform to a flat tax

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

No, keep the current tax structure

No, but lower taxes for the poor

Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

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Do you support a universal basic income program? Learn more?

A Universal Basic Income program is social security program where all citizens of a country receive a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government. The funding for Universal Basic Income comes from taxation and government owned entities including income from endowments, real estate and natural resources. Several countries, including Finland, India and Brazil, have experimented with a UBI system but have not implemented a permanent program. The longest running UBI system in the world is the Alaska Permanent Fund in the U.S. state of Alaska. In the Alaska Permanent Fund each individual and family receives a monthly sum that is funded by dividends from the state’s oil revenues. Proponents of UBI argue that it will reduce or eliminate poverty by providing everyone with a basic income to cover housing and food. Opponents argue that a UBI would be detrimental to economies by encouraging people to either work less or drop out of the workforce entirely. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? Learn more?

Proponents of deficit reduction argue that governments who do not control budget deficits and debt are at risk of losing their ability to borrow money at affordable rates. Opponents of deficit reduction argue that government spending would increase demand for goods and services and help avert a dangerous fall into deflation, a downward spiral in wages and prices that can cripple an economy for years. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, and increase taxes

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

No, reduce military spending instead

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Should the government raise the national minimum wage? Learn more?

The federal minimum wage is the lowest wage at which employers may pay their employees. Since July 24, 2009 the U.S. federal minimum wage has been set at $7.25 per hour. In 2014 President Obama proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $10.10 and tying it to an inflation index. The federal minimum wage applies to all federal employees including those who work on military bases, national parks and veterans working in nursing homes. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, and make it a living wage

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

No, and eliminate all wage standards

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

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Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? Learn more?

5 U.S. states have passed laws requiring welfare recipients to be tested for drugs. Proponents argue that testing will prevent public funds from being used to subsidize drugs habits and help get treatment for those that are addicted to drugs. Opponents argue that it is a waste of money since the tests will cost more money than they save. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, this is a waste of time and money

No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse

Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Yes

No

Yes, and collectivize all industry

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

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Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay? Learn more?

n 2014 the EU passed legislation that capped bankers’ bonuses at 100% of their pay or 200% with shareholder approval. Proponents of the cap say that it will reduce incentives for bankers to take excessive risk similar to what led to the 2008 financial crisis. Opponents say that any cap on banker’s pay will push up non-bonus pay and cause bank’s costs to rise. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, and lower the cap to 20%

Yes, and lower the cap to 50%

Yes, and nationalise the banks

No, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? Learn more?

In 2011 the level of public spending on the welfare state by the British Government accounted for £113.1 billion, or 16% of government. By 2020 welfare spending will rise to 1/3rd of all spending making it the largest expense followed by housing benefit, council tax benefit, benefits to the unemployed, and benefits to people with low incomes. See public opinion

Fewer

More

No changes needed

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

More, current benefits should be capped

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Yes

No

No, they should be reduced

No, not until we decrease our national debt

Yes, for government workers but not for politicians

Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Yes, but only for low-income pensioners

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Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Decrease

Increase

Decrease, to provide economic growth

Decrease, but only on food and medicine

Increase, but only on luxury purchases

Increase, to help sustain the economy

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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? Learn more?

Labor unions represent workers in many industries in the United States. Their role is to bargain over wages, benefits, working conditions for their membership. Larger unions also typically engage in lobbying activities and electioneering at the state and federal level. See public opinion

Hurt

Help

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

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Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? Learn more?

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank. Bitcoins are stored in a digital wallet, which is like a virtual bank account that allows users to send or receive bitcoins and pay for goods or services. Bitcoin is anonymous, meaning that, while transactions are recorded in a public log, the names of buyers and sellers are never revealed. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, classify it as a commodity

No, and it has no intrinsic value

No, it provides too high of risk for criminal activity

Yes, and all countries should switch to a blockchain currency like Bitcoin

Yes, but it should not replace our national treasury-backed currency

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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? Learn more?

Yes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

No, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

No, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

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Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax? Learn more?

The inheritance tax is a tax on money and possessions you pass on when you die. A certain amount can be passed on tax-free, which is called the "tax-free allowance" or "nil rate band". The current tax-free allowance is £325,000 which has not changed since 2011 and is fixed at that rate until at least 2017. The inheritance tax is an emotionally charged issue as it comes up during a time of loss and mourning. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, it is double taxation

No, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

No, but increase the tax-free allowance

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Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Should Israeli citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? Learn more?

An offshore (or foreign) bank account is a bank account you have outside of your country of residence. The benefits of an offshore bank account include tax reduction, privacy, currency diversification, asset protection from lawsuits, and reducing your political risk. In April 2016, Wikileaks released 11.5 million confidential documents, known as the Panama Papers, which provided detailed information on 214,000 offshore companies serviced by the Panamanian Law Firm, Mossack Fonesca. The document exposed how world leaders and wealthy individuals hide money in secret offshore tax shelters. The release of the documents renewed proposals for laws banning the use of offshore accounts and tax havens. Proponents of the of the ban argue they should be outlawed because they have a long history of being vehicles for tax evasion, money laundering, illicit arms dealing and funding terrorism. Opponents of the ban argue that punitive regulations will make it harder for American companies to compete and will further discourage businesses from locating and investing in the United States. See public opinion

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? Learn more?

The U.S. currently levies a 35% tax rate at the federal level and an average tax of 4% at the state and local level. The average corporate tax rate worldwide is 22.6%. Opponents of argue that raising the rate will discourage foreign investment and hurt the economy. Proponents argue that the profits corporations generate should be taxed just like citizen’s taxes. See public opinion

Lower

Raise

Maintain the current rate

Increase for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

What are your beliefs on criminal issues?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? Learn more?

In April 2016, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order which restored voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons living in the state. The order overturned the state’s practice of felony disenfranchisement, which excludes people from voting who have been convicted of a criminal defense. The 14th amendment of the United States prohibits citizens from voting who have participated in a “rebellion, or other crime” but allows states to determine which crimes qualify for voter disenfranchisement. In the U.S. approximately 5.8 million people are ineligible to vote due to voter disenfranchisement and only two states, Maine and Vermont, have no restrictions on allowing felons to vote. Opponents of felon voting rights argue that a citizen forfeits their rights to vote when they are convicted of a felony. Proponents argue that the arcane law disenfranchises millions of Americans from participating in democracy and has an adverse affect on poor communities. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Yes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

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Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Yes

No

No, we should build more prisons

No, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Yes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Yes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

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Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? Learn more?

Since 1999, the executions of drug smugglers have become more common in Indonesia, Iran, China and Pakistan. In March 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed executing drug traffickers to fight his country’s opioid epidemic. 32 countries impose the death penalty for drug smuggling. Seven of these countries (China, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore) routinely execute drug offenders. Asia and the Middle East’s tough approach contrasts with many Western countries who have legalized cannabis in recent years (selling cannabis in Saudi Arabia is punished by beheading). See public opinion

Yes

No

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What are your beliefs on social issues?

What is your stance on abortion? Learn more?

Abortion is a medical procedure resulting in the termination of a human pregnancy and death of a fetus. Abortion was banned in 30 states until the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade. The ruling made abortion legal in all 50 states but gave them regulatory powers over when abortions could be performed during a pregnancy. Currently, all states must allow abortions early in pregnancies but may ban them in later trimesters. See public opinion

Pro-choice

Pro-life

Pro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Pro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Pro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Pro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? Learn more?

Euthanasia, the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering, is currently considered a criminal offense. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness

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Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Yes

No

Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

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Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? Learn more?

LGBT adoption is the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. This may be in the form of a joint adoption by a same-sex couple, adoption by one partner of a same-sex couple of the other's biological child (step-child adoption) and adoption by a single LGBT person. Joint adoption by same-sex couples is legal in 25 countries. Opponents of LGBT adoption question whether same-sex couples have the ability to be adequate parents while other opponents question whether natural law implies that children of adoption possess a natural right to be raised by heterosexual parents. Since constitutions and statutes usually fail to address the adoption rights of LGBT persons, judicial decisions often determine whether they can serve as parents either individually or as couples. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

No, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

No, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay couples

Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Yes

No

Yes, but only for large international corporations

Yes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

No, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

No, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

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Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage? Learn more?

On June 26, 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the denial of marriage licenses violated the Due Process and the Equal Protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The ruling made same sex marriage legal in all 50 U.S. States. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

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Do you support the death penalty? Learn more?

The death penalty or capital punishment is the punishment by death for a crime. Currently 58 countries worldwide allow the death penalty (including the U.S.) while 97 countries have outlawed it. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, too many people are innocently convicted

No, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Yes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

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Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Yes

No

No, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

No, combat roles place women in a high risk situation for sexual assault

No, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger

What are your beliefs on electoral issues?

Should foreigners, currently residing in Israel, have the right to vote? Learn more?

In most countries, suffrage, the right to vote, is generally limited to citizens of the country. Some countries, however, extend limited voting rights to resident non-citizens. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Yes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Yes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Yes, but they should not be allowed to vote in local elections

Yes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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Should political parties receive money from the government?

Yes

No

No, funding should come from their members

Yes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Yes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive

Yes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Yes, but the amount they currently receive should be reduced

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Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Yes

No

No, it should be raised

No, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Yes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? Learn more?

The U.S. constitution does not prevent convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. States may prevent convicted felons candidates from holding statewide and local offices. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

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Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Yes

No

Yes, but limit the amount they can donate

No, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

No, but allow donations from unions and non-profits

No, these types of donations just turn into bribes

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Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Yes

No

No, their income is none of our business

No, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

No, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

What are your beliefs on immigration issues?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? Learn more?

In 2015 the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Establishing Mandatory Minimums for Illegal Reentry Act of 2015 (Kate’s Law.) The law was introduced after San Francisco 32 year old San Francisco resident Kathryn Steinle was shot and killed by Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez on July 1, 2015. Lopez-Sanchez was an illegal immigrant from Mexico who had been deported on five separate occasions since 1991 and been charged with seven felony convictions. Since 1991 Lopez-Sanchez had been charged with seven felony convictions and deported five times by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Although Lopez-Sanchez had several outstanding warrants in 2015 authorities were unable to deport him due to San Francisco’s sanctuary city policy which prevents law enforcement officials from questioning a resident’s immigration status. Proponents of sanctuary city laws argue that they enable illegal immigrants to report crimes without the fear of being reported. Opponents argue that sanctuary city laws provide encourage illegal immigration and prevent law enforcement authorities from detaining and deporting criminals. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, only if they have entered the country illegally

Yes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Yes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

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Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Israel?

Yes

No

Yes, but I would prefer a permanent ban

No, and we should increase the amount of immigrants we currently allow into the country

No, but we should spend more to increase our border security

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Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

Yes

No

Yes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Yes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

No, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

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Should immigrants to Israel be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? Learn more?

Multiple citizenship, also called dual citizenship is a person's citizenship status, in which a person is concurrently regarded as a citizen of more than one state under the laws of those states. There is no international convention which determines the nationality or citizen status of a person, which is defined exclusively by national laws, which vary and can be inconsistent with each other. Some countries do not permit dual citizenship. Most countries that permit dual citizenship still may not recognize the other citizenship of its nationals within its own territory, for example, in relation to entry into the country, national service, duty to vote, etc. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, unless they have committed a crime

Yes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Yes, but they should not be able to claim citizenship status of more than two nations

No, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time

No, and revoke the status for those currently holding dual citizenship

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Should Israel increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? Learn more?

Skilled temporary work visas are usually given to foreign scientists, engineers, programmers, architects, executives, and other positions or fields where demand outpaces supply. Most businesses argue that hiring skilled foreign workers allows them to competitively fill positions which are in high demand. Opponents argue that skilled immigrants decrease middle class wages and job tenure. See public opinion

Increase

Decrease

I am satisfied with the current amount

Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Yes

No

Yes, until terrorist attacks decrease

Yes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process

No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

No, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? Learn more?

The American Civics test is an examination that all immigrants must pass to gain U.S. citizenship. The test asks 10 randomly selected questions which cover U.S. history, the constitution and government. In 2015 Arizona became the first state to require High School students to pass the test before they graduate. See public opinion

What are your beliefs on domestic policy issues?

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)? Learn more?

Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should treat all data on the internet equally. See public opinion

Yes

No

Yes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

Yes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

Yes, but only give priority by type (video over images) and not source (big website over little website)

No, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

No, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

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Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag? Learn more?

Flag desecration is any act that is carried out with the intention of damaging or destroying a national flag in public. This is commonly done in an effort to make a political statement against a nation or its policies. Some nations have acts that ban flag desecration while others have laws that protect the right to destroy a flag as a part of free speech. Some of these laws distinguish between a national flag and those of other countries. See public opinion

Yes

No

No, this is a violation of free speech

No, it’s just a piece of cloth that doesn’t represent what it should

No, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Yes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

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Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Yes

No

No, but reduce their sentences

Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Yes, but only if the information was legally obtained

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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Yes

No

Yes, for most but not all drugs

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

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Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Yes

No

Yes, but only by court order

Yes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Yes, but only for those with criminal backgrounds

No, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

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Should there be term limits for members of the Knesset? Learn more?

A term limit is a law that limits the amount of time a political representative may hold an elected office. In the U.S. the office of the President is restricted to two four year terms. There are currently no term limits for Congressional terms but various states and cities have enacted term limits for their elected officials at the local level. See public opinion

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Yes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Yes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

No, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

No, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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No

No, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Yes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

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Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

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No

Yes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Yes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

No, and the government has gone too far in the invasion of privacy of citizens

What are your beliefs on foreign policy issues?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Yes

No

Yes, and it should be at least two years of service

Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record

Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

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Should Israel accept refugees from Syria? Learn more?

President Obama recently declared that the U.S. will accept 10,000 refugees from Syria. The U.S. has been under pressure from its Syrian allies to help out with the crisis in which 3 Million refugees have fled Syria in the past year. Those in favour of accepting refugees believe that the U.S. has a duty to join its allies in Europe and accept at least 10,000 refugees. Opponents argue that the U.S. should stay out of this crisis and accepting refugees from the Middle East leads to a risk of letting terrorists into our borders. See public opinion

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Yes, we should accept 10,000 refugees

Yes, but only accept families (no single Muslim men)

Yes, but we should accept much more than the proposed 10,000 refugees

Yes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring to ensure they have no terrorist connections

No, we should eliminate any opportunity for terrorists to enter the country

What are your beliefs on environmental issues?

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods? Learn more?

Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. See public opinion

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No

Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

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Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned? Learn more?

In 2016, France became the first country to ban the sale of plastic disposable products that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material and in 2017, India passed a law banning all plastic disposable plastic products. See public opinion

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No, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

No, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Yes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? Learn more?

Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. While fracking has significantly boosted oil production, there are environmental concerns that the process is contaminating groundwater. See public opinion

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No

Yes, but increase oversight

Yes, but not in heavily populated areas

No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

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Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions? Learn more?

Global warming, or climate change, is an increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature since the late nineteenth century. In politics, the debate over global warming is centered on whether this increase in temperature is due to greenhouse gas emissions or is the result of a natural pattern in the earth's temperature. See public opinion